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Then join ECO-WATER, a 'Research Experiences for Teachers' (RET) program at the University of Kansas. This exciting summer program engages high school science teachers in authentic engineering research at the University of Kansas. We invite talented teachers from diverse backgrounds to participate in this 6-week immersive experience. Educators of all science subjects are welcome to apply.

ECO-WATER stands for: Exploring Career Opportunities through Water-Themed Engineering Research. It builds on our previous RET program, which was called “Shaping Inquiry from Feedstock to Tailpipe,” or SHIFT. These programs are funded by the National Science Foundation.

For the past 12 years, our RET programs have immersed dozens of high school science teachers in empowering learning and research experiences. Each participant receives a stipend and other benefits, such as new lessons and supplies to take back to the classroom.